JANUARY 18, 1947 – NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Robert J. Landry, known as Bobby to his loving wife, Bear to his college friends, Coach to his athletes, Dad, Dr. to his colleagues, and Pawpaw passed away at the age of 74 on Friday, November 12th, 2021.
He graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1964 and continued on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from Stephen F. Austin State University on a full-ride football scholarship. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Education from Lamar University and his Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology in 1990 from the University of Houston.
His love for the game of football started his career in Education in 1971 coaching at several different school districts before his move to Pasadena ISD, where he coached football from 1976-1979 at Sam Rayburn High School. He left Rayburn to coach football at Stephen F. Austin State University for 2 years 1980-1981, but returned back to PISD the following year to coach football and teach science at Sam Rayburn from 1982-1986. In 1987, he became a counselor at the district’s Guidance Center. He also worked at the PISD Administration Building in the Student Services Department before becoming the Director of Research and Evaluation in 1999, serving in that position until his retirement from PISD in 2004.
During his career, he also served as adjunct professor for several colleges including the University of Houston, University of Oklahoma and Alamo College.
Dr. Landry is a National Fellow with the Boston University, School of Public Health, Join Together Program.
He served as an Evaluator/Investigator for Center for Disease Control and Prevention HIV Counseling Protocol Research Project.
He is one of the authors of the Texas Prevention Impact Index, Funded by United States Department of Education,
He has served as evaluator for exemplary programs listed by CSAP, USDE, OJJDP and ONDCP and has served as evaluator for three USDE GRAA Grants, five SAMHSA Drug Free Communities Support Grants, three USDE Drug Testing Grants and USDE Mental Health Demonstration Grant.
Dr. Landry has received commendations from The U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office.
He was awarded the 2014 International Award for Prevention Specialist of the Year by The International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium.
Robert was also the sole proprietor of Research and Educational Services (REdS), established in 1990, providing training, consultation and evaluation services to numerous non-profit programs, state agencies, private entities, schools, community coalitions and state coalitions. His passion in the field led to outstanding accomplishments including numerous awards, honors, recognition and commendations for his work in education, prevention, research and curriculum development.
Robert contributed immensely everywhere he served and will be missed.